Lord grant me wisdom of heart to see, The difference in duty and love for me.Give me the understanding to know,When duty calls, that he must go.Give me a task to do each day,To fill the months when he's away.And Lord, when duty is in the field,Please protect and be his shield.

We're home in Texas (yippee!) for my sister's graduation with a doctorate degree from Texas A&M University . I made cookies ...

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

great road trips for Texas families

I stumbled across this linkin this morning's Houston Chronicle, and fell instantly in nostalgic love with it.

It's no secret that I'm a Texan from the tips of my fingers to the corners of my soul -- it's so much a part of who I am. One of my favorite things to do is to get in the car and explore this great state. I haven't done it in a while ... life and motherhood has sort of gotten in the way.

I know gas prices are high, and there's always something to be done around the house. But I'm thinking a road trip somewhere in the Lone Star State this summer would do wonders in replenishing my spirit.

So, add it to my list of goals! A meaningful road trip, complete with small town stops along the way for fresh beef jerkey and cold beer!

Here are the places listed in the link above (minus all the gorgeous pictures!)